Hardbacks at 4.50

Trevor Norton / Stars Beneath the Sea: The Extraordinary Lives of the Pioneers of Diving (Hardback)

This is a remarkable true story of some of the brave, brilliant and often barmy men that 'invented' diving. It is a story of explosive tempers and exploding teeth, of how to juggle live hand grenades and steer a giant rubber octopus. The book reveals...

Christopher Wormell / The Magic Place (Hardback)

'And even though she only saw it in her dreams, she felt sure it was real.' From her cellar bedroom, Clementine dreams of a magic place. And she's determined to find it one day. But first she must escape from her wicked aunt and uncle and from the...

Fenton Bresler / Who Killed John Lennon? (Hardback)

Based on six years of extensive research into the background and motives of assassin Mark Chapman and the circumstances of the murder, Bresler contends that Chapman did not act alone but was part of a political...

elizabeth-laird / The Garbage King (Hardback)

Inspired by a true story of an African childhood lived on the very edge of destitution. When Mamo`s mother dies, he is abandoned in the shanties of Addis Ababa. Tricked by a child-trafficker and sold to a farmer, he is cruelly treated. Barely alive,...

Belinda Brett / Dreaming of Water (Hardback)

Amid the eerie peace of the East Anglian coast, Frances Lambert is being haunted by dark, strange dreams of water, and of drowning. Then, drawn into a shady antique-dealing ring, she becomes aware that it is not only in her dreams that something dark...

Jay Ingram / Velocity of Honey (Hardback)

Always witty and stimulating and to the point, Jay Ingram's essays are models of their kind, revealing again and again the fascination that can be found beneath the surface of everyday life if we just pause to consider the significance of objects and...

marcus-berkmann / The Role of the Brain (Hardback)

Who in the Bible killed a quarter of the world's population? What hardly ever happens in Hertford, Hereford or Hampshire? And what did Pink Floyd sing about once, Liza Minnelli twice and Abba three times?The answers to these questions and more can be...

J.P. Donleavy / Wrong Information is Being Given Out at Princeton: The Chronicle of One of the Strangest Stories Ever To be Rumoured About Around New York (Hardback)

Alfonso Stephen O'Kelly, known as Stephen, son of rumored former bootleggers, ex-naval gunner, unemployed composer, student of dairy cattle in Wisconsin and of music in Italy, has little to recommend him as a marriage prospect but his tender heart,...

Tim. Ecott / Neutral Buoyancy: Adventures in a Liquid World (Hardback)

This title includes a brilliant mix of vivid reportage, history and science. Historical diving bells, Greek sponge divers, world war two frogmen and record-setting breath hold divers compete for space with misunderstood sharks, weeping turtles,...

David Kean / How Not to Come Second: The Art of Winning Business Pitches (Hardback)

Seven practical and powerful pitch proposal techniques aimed at securing new clients and business make up the core of this indispensable guide to being the most organized, prepared, and best equipped in the competitive realm of new-business proposals...

Richard Layard, David Clark / Thrive: The Power of Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies (Hardback)

Britain has become a world leader in providing psychological therapies thanks to the work of Richard Layard and David Clark. But, even so, in Britain and worldwide the majority of people who need help still don't get treatment. This is both unjust and a...

Desmond Bagley / The Freedom Trap (Hardback)

An agent of the British Government is sent on a new and deadly assignment - to snare The Scarperers (a notorious gang of criminals who organise gaol-breaking for long-term prisoners) and Slade, a notorious Russian double agent whom they have recently...

Charles Baxter / The Soul Thief (Hardback)

As a graduate student in upstate New York, Nathaniel Mason is drawn into a tangle of relationships with people who seem to hover just beyond his grasp. There's Theresa, alluring but elusive, and Jamie, who is fickle if not wholly unavailable. But Jerome...

David L. Dotlich, Peter C. Cairo / Why CEOs Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top--And How to Manage Them (Hardback)

If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid...

James Hurman / The Case for Creativity (Hardback)

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Ian Ker, William Oddie / John Paul The Great: Maker Of The Post-conciliar Church (Hardback)

A distinguished list of Catholic writers present their unique insights on the extraordinary achievements of the 25 years of Pope John Paul II's pontificate. This prestigious group of writers make a strong case that this has not been merely an...

Caroline Hodgson / For the Love of Radio 4 An Unofficial Companion (Hardback)

Who were the original Goons?What is happening when presenters ‘crash the pips’?Which radio programme has featured guest appearances by the Duchess of Cornwall, Alan Titchmarsh, Mike Gatting and Kirstie Allsopp?From Farming Today at sunrise to...

Stacy Gregg / The Fire Stallion (Hardback)

An enchanting and empowering standalone story from the author of The Princess and the Foal. Twelve-year-old Hilly has landed her dream job, riding on the set of Brunhilda, an epic film based on the fearless warrior of Icelandic legend. Norse fire ritual...

Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves / Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (Hardback)

From Dr. Travis Bradberry, #1 bestselling author of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE HABITS.The book's smooth narrative style turns rigorous research into memorable stories and practical strategies that anyone can use to his or her advantage.With 90% of top...

Jamie Manners / The Seven Noses of Soho: Curious Details from the Streets of London (Hardback)

Among the great cities of the world, London's inimitable character is striking. Unconstrained by a house style and strict planning, it has thrived, with each generation adding new chapters and details to its gripping story. The streets of London have...

John Connolly / Bad Men (Hardback)

New York Times bestselling author John Connolly masterfully intertwines mystery, emotion, violence, and the supernatural in this raw and gripping thriller.He has been told the girl's last words, and he feels unaccountably afraid. The dead ones. They...

Lia Leendertz / The Almanac: A seasonal guide to 2022 (Hardback)

*THE ORIGINAL & BESTSELLING ALMANAC*'Lia Leendertz's classic almanac never fails to delight' - The Herald'It's a perfect Christmas present' - Allan Jenkins, The ObserverA perfect toolkit for connecting with the world around us and the year ahead...

Lia Leendertz / The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2023 (Hardback)

Reconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us - including key dates, tide tables and garden tasks; constellations and moon phases; sunrises, folk songs, seasonal recipes plus a 'bun of the month';...

Lennie Lower / Here's Luck (Hardback)

Residing in a run-down Sydney suburb during the Depression, Jack Gudgeon, age 48, is a male chauvinist, money-owing cynic, layabout, and barroom philosopher. His wife, Agatha, having had more than she can take, has finally walked out on him. With...

Robert Steven Kaplan / What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential (Hardback)

Successful leaders know that leadership is less often about having all the answers—and more often about asking the right questions. The challenge lies in being able to step back, reflect, and ask the key questions that are critical to your...

Lydia Millet / Dinosaurs (Hardback)

A man named Gil walks from New York to Arizona to recover from a failed love. After he arrives, new neighbors move into the glass-walled house next door, and his life begins to mesh with theirs. In this warmly textured, drily funny, and philosophical...

Mary South / You Will Never Be Forgotten (Hardback)

In this provocative, bitingly funny debut collection, people attempt to use technology to escape their uncontrollable feelings of grief or rage or despair, only to reveal their most flawed and human selvesAn architect draws questionable inspiration from...

Doreen Virtue / Miracles of Archangel Michael (Hardback)

Archangel Michael is a powerful protector who helps everyone who calls upon him. In this enlightening work, Doreen Virtue teaches the many ways in which Michael brings peace to people everywhere. The book includes fascinating true stories of how...

dior-christian / The Little Dictionary Of Fashion. A Guide To Dress Sense For Every Woman (Hardback)

The Little Dictionary of A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman Dior, Christian         All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good...

Helena Frith Powell / Smart Women Don't Get Wrinkles: Look and Feel Ten Years Younger Without Breaking the Bank (Hardback)

"Helena Frith Powell noticed her first wrinkle when she accidentally caught sight of herself in her car's rear-view mirror. It set her off on an entertaining quest with herself as guineapig to try and test both the simplest and the most invasive weapons...

Amanda Gorman / The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem (Hardback)

On 20 January 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope...

Larry Bossidy / Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done (Hardback)

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Pope Benedict XVI / Europe: Today and Tomorrow (Hardback)

Written in late 2004 shortly before his election as Pope Benedict XVI, Ratzinger raises serious questions about the issues facing Europe amidst the new European Union and forming of a European Constitution. Some of the main issues he raises include: How...

Jane Austen / The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen (Hardback)

Jane Austen had little contact with society outside her extended family, and none whatsoever with London literary life. Yet her novels earned the acclaim of such literary figures as Sir Walter Scott, who praised her 'talent for describing the...

Andrea Beaty / Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters (Hardback)

Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes. After all, engineering is all about perseverance! But this time, Rosie has a really important project to tackle—one that feels much bigger than herself.Rosie’s...

Benita. Eisler / Chopin's Funeral (Hardback)

Frédéric Chopin’s reputation as one of the Great Romantics endures, but as Benita Eisler reveals in her elegant and elegiac biography, the man was more complicated than his iconic image.A classicist, conservative, and dandy who...

Tom Simons / TommyInnit Says...The Quote Book (Hardback)

A laugh-out-loud 'best of' selection of TommyInnit's most weird and wonderful quotes - plus much more - carefully selected to BLOW YOUR MIND by him and best friend Wilbur Soot.' Nah, I think I'd be a pretty bad shark '' What if God was just legs?...

Paolo Gallo / Compass and the Radar, The: The Art of Building a Rewarding Career While Remaining True to Yourself (Hardback)

Paolo Gallo offers a unique pathway toward identifying the right career, finding the ideal job and developing a moral compass--the solid value system that will then anchor the reader in their professional lives.With a creative and engaging mix of...

Yehuda Bauer / Rethinking the Holocaust (Hardback)

In this work, historian Bauer, former director of the International Institute for Holocaust Research, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, and now its academic advisor, does not intend to write another history of the Holocaust, but rather seeks to "rethink...

Fran Littlewood / Amazing Grace Adams (Hardback)

Bernadette, Eleanor Oliphant, Rosie, Ove . . . meet Amazing Grace Adams,the funny, touching, unforgettable story of an invisible everywoman pushed to the brink—who finally pushes back.Grace Adams gave birth, blinked, and now suddenly she is...

F.G. Cottam / Dark Echo (Hardback)

Dark Echo is an unlucky boat. Despite this knowledge, Martin Stannard falls under her spell and prepares to sail her across the Atlantic with his wealthy father. But his lover Suzanne begins exploring the yacht's past. What she finds is terrifying...

Katie Fforde / A Secret Garden (Hardback)

Step inside this beautiful novel to discover friendships, secrets and romance …When Philly starts a new job, working with Lorna in the gorgeous grounds of a beautiful manor house, it marks a turning point in both of their lives...

Jakuta Alikavazovic / Night As It Falls (Hardback)

Paul, a student who works as a night guard in a hotel to make ends meet, falls under the spell of Amelia, the young woman who rents room 313. Everything about her is a mystery: where she goes, what she does - and where she comes from.Paul and Amelia...

Olivia Williams / Gin Glorious Gin: How Mother's Ruin Became the Spirit of London (Hardback)

Gin Glorious Gin is a vibrant cultural history of London seen through the prism of its most iconic drink. Leading the reader through the underbelly of the Georgian city via the Gin Craze, detouring through the Empire (with a G&T in hand), to the...

Richard Moore / In Search of Robert Millar: Unravelling the Mystery Surrounding Britain's Most Successful Tour De France Cyclist (Hardback)

The compelling story of Britain's best-ever cyclist, this book looks to unravel the puzzle surrounding his sudden and dramatic disappearance. Cyclist Robert Millar came from one of Europe's most industrialized cities, Glasgow, to excel in the most...

Nick Mordin / Betting for a Living (Hardback)

Betting for a Living has been the best-selling British book on horse-race betting for more than a decade. It was the first book to offer readers an in-depth education on every aspect of assessing a horse's chance, from analyzing pedigrees and producing...

Sinclair McKay / 50 Codes that Changed the World: . . . And Your Chance to Solve Them! (Hardback)

There have been secret codes since before the Old Testament, and there were secret codes in the Old Testament too. Almost as soon as writing was invented, so too were the devious means to hide messages and keep them under the wraps of secrecy.In 50...

Emilia A. Leese / Think like a Vegan: What everyone can learn from vegan ethics (Hardback)

According to the latest figures, the number of vegans in the UK has more than quadrupled since 2014, now representing over 1 per cent of the total population. With the rise in plant-based foods and cruelty-free products showing no sign of stopping, Think...

Cara Chow / Bitter Melon (Hardback)

Frances, a Chinese-American student at an academically competitive school in San Francisco, has always had it drilled into her to be obedient to her mother and to be a straight-A student so that she can go to Med school.  But is being a doctor...

W. Bruce Cameron / A Dog's Purpose (Hardback)

This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, this touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we...

Candace Owens / Blackout : How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation (Hardback)

Political activist and conservative commentator Candace Owens explains all the reasons the Democratic Party policies hurt, rather than help, the African American community, and why she turned to the right.What do you have to lose? This question, posed by...

Kendra Adachi / The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done (Hardback)

The chorus of "shoulds" is loud. You should enjoy the moment, dream big, have it all, get up before the sun, track your water consumption, go on date nights, and be the best. Or maybe you should ignore what people think, live on dry shampoo, be a...